Quiz – Could You Pass an Event Planner Certification?

Are you considering enrolling in an online event planning school? While online learning is extremely convenient and rewarding, it also poses unique challenges for students. Being able to manage your time effectively is key, as well as being self-disciplined!

Getting your event planning certificate is a huge accomplishment (not to mention a fabulous way to start your career), so the journey is totally worth it! So, could you pass an event planner certification?

Take this quiz to find out if you’ve got what it takes!

First of all, how tech-savvy are you?

Everyone looks to you for help with their computer

You know how to open up a web browser

You’re a whiz with keyboard shortcuts

You still refer to written instructions when browsing websites so you don’t get lost

Correct!

Wrong!

How do you feel about creating budgets?

They’re a waste of time, and you prefer to wing it when planning events

Creating a budget is essential to keeping your clients’ costs on track

You are very curious to learn how!

Correct!

Wrong!

Of the following options, which one do you consider your strength?

Self-discipline

A positive attitude

Curiosity

Time management

Correct!

Wrong!

When you think of your career as an event planner, what are you most looking forward to?

Hosting parties on a regular basis

Meeting new people and sharpening your interpersonal skills

Being your own boss

Helping clients execute events that they’ve been dreaming about for years

Correct!

Wrong!

Uh-oh, you didn’t do well on your event planning assignment! What do you do?

Immediately contact the school for their feedback. Finding out where you need to improve is key

Beat yourself up and feel guilty

Review your course materials to see what could have been included and make notes on how you could do better

Nothing – it’s just one assignment and you’ll (probably) do a bit better next time

Correct!

Wrong!

How important is your relationship with clients?

Nearly everything revolves around customer service for event planners

You’re not really a “people person”, but you can be social and friendly

Cultivating important, personal relationships with clients is a huge reason why you want to be a planner

You know you’ll need their input along the way, but like to work independently when planning

Correct!

Wrong!

Are you comfortable asking for help when you need it?

Absolutely – you like to be sure you’re on the right track with studying and completing assignments

You prefer to try to figure things out on your own first

You worry that the school will think you’re incapable of completing your work if you ask for help

ou refuse to reach out when you need support and would figure it out yourself, even if it’s the wrong way

Correct!

Wrong!

Of the following, which do you consider your weakness?

You get stressed and overwhelmed easily

You’re quickly distracted when working on the computer

Shyness

You can’t stay motivated

Correct!

Wrong!

How many hours a week can you realistically devote to your studies?

0-1 hours

1-2 hours

2-3 hours

You prefer not to be restricted to a certain number of hours a week, and will complete assignments and study when you feel like it

Correct!

Wrong!

How organized are you?

You love crossing items off your to-do list

You’re never without your laptop which contains various spreadsheets, documents and task lists that you refer to throughout the day

You’re all over the place and don’t like to restrict yourself to lists or rules

You make the occasional effort to stay on top of tasks but you often forget and end up behind